All animal bites to a human must be
reported to Animal Services Unit.
Healthcare professionals are
required by law to report animal
bites to their area animal control
agency.

The following procedures must be
followed in confinement of dogs,
cats, and ferrets:

1) The ten days shall be calculated
starting with the day of the bite as
day one.

2) Any animal with a current rabies
vaccination (proof required) may be
confined at the owner’s residence;
provided they have a secure location
to house their pet for the ten-day
period and their pet was under
control at the time of the bite.

3) Any animal not properly
vaccinated must be confined at the
ASU shelter, a veterinary hospital,
or an approved kennel, at the
owner’s expense.

4) Any animal running-at-large at
the time of the incident must also
be confined at the ASU shelter, a
veterinary hospital, or an approved
kennel, at the owner’s expense.

5) No animal shall be rabies
vaccinated prior to or during the
confinement period.

Protect Yourself from Rabies
Rabies is a deadly viral disease
that can be prevented but not cured.
Follow these guidelines to make sure
you and your pets are protected:

• Wash every wound to remove any
saliva from yourself and/or your
pet, which is how the virus is
carried. (Be sure to wear protective
gloves to handle exposed pets.)

• Call Animal Control Services to
report any exposure. Be sure to
provide an accurate description of
the attacking animal and the owner’s
name and address, if known.